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June 17, 1904
Weekly Independent
Elko, Elko County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Anecdote of Thomas Carlyle scolding a young friend for mild interruptions during a walk, declaring him potentially the greatest bore in Europe due to his critical remarks.
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A Story of Carlyle's Judgment
Among the many good stories told concerning Carlyle this is not the least good: "Carlyle took a friend and a much younger man out walking with him and in his usual way indulged in a monologue, in which, nevertheless, his companion was much interested. Once or twice, however, the friend ventured to put in a word or two of objection in regard to something said by Carlyle. This annoyed Carlyle intensely, and when they reached home he turned upon his companion and addressed to him the following warning: 'Young man, I'd have ye to know that ye've the capacity for being the greatest bore in Europe.' The poor man had hardly spoken a dozen words, but since these had been critical they had made him seem to Carlyle a potential bore of colossal proportions."
Among the many good stories told concerning Carlyle this is not the least good: "Carlyle took a friend and a much younger man out walking with him and in his usual way indulged in a monologue, in which, nevertheless, his companion was much interested. Once or twice, however, the friend ventured to put in a word or two of objection in regard to something said by Carlyle. This annoyed Carlyle intensely, and when they reached home he turned upon his companion and addressed to him the following warning: 'Young man, I'd have ye to know that ye've the capacity for being the greatest bore in Europe.' The poor man had hardly spoken a dozen words, but since these had been critical they had made him seem to Carlyle a potential bore of colossal proportions."
What sub-type of article is it?
Human Interest
Witty Remark
What keywords are associated?
Carlyle
Anecdote
Monologue
Objection
Bore
Warning
What entities or persons were involved?
Carlyle
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Topic
Carlyle's Warning To A Young Friend About Being A Bore
Key Persons
Carlyle
Event Details
Carlyle took a younger friend walking and monologued, but the friend objected mildly, annoying Carlyle. At home, Carlyle warned him: 'Young man, I'd have ye to know that ye've the capacity for being the greatest bore in Europe.' The friend had spoken few critical words.